Janapriyan (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2011, Janapriyan is a comedy film directed by Boban Samuel, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Jayasurya plays Priyadarshan, a village simpleton, who is overjoyed on being temporarily appointed at the Taluk Office on a leave vacancy. The officer who has gone on leave is Vaishakhan (Manoj K Jayan), who is busy pursuing his dreams of turning a film director some day. Priyan merges into the city landscape in no time, and its busy inhabitants find his ways amusing. And for the first time in his life, he falls in love.
Who’s in it. Janapriyan stars Jayasurya as Priyadarshan, Manoj K Jayan as Vaishakan, Bhama as Meera and Sarayu Mohan as Revathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Janapriyan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Janapriyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Janapriyan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Janapriyan (2011)?
- In US, Janapriyan is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Janapriyan worth watching?
- Janapriyan holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Janapriyan?
- Janapriyan stars Jayasurya, Manoj K Jayan, Bhama, Sarayu Mohan and Salim Kumar.
- When was Janapriyan released?
- Janapriyan was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.